University of Georgia Schedules Insect Scout Schools

By Jim Steadman|April 28, 2016

The University of Georgia has scheduled two insect scouting schools in June to provide training for insect monitoring in cotton, peanuts and soybeans prior to the growing season.

The schools will be conducted at the Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton on June 13, and at the Southeast Research and Education Center in Midville on June 21. Each program will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 12:30 pm.

“These programs offer basic information on insect pest identification and damage, natural enemies and scouting procedures,” stated Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia Extension entomologist. “The training will serve as an introduction to insect monitoring for new scouts and as a review for experienced scouts and producers.”

Program topics will include bug and larval insect pests, beneficial insects, scouting procedures, safety, and an in-field review.

For additional information, contact Debbie Rutland (229-386-3424) regarding the Tifton meeting, or Peyton Sapp (706-554-2119) regarding the Midville session.